Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
creative licence
noun
/kriːˈeɪtɪv ˈlaɪsəns/
Definition
The freedom to imagine, create, and express oneself in ways that may not adhere strictly to rules or conventions.
Examples
- The filmmaker used creative licence to portray historical events in a more dramatic light.
- While writing her novel, she took creative licence in developing the characters’ backgrounds.
- Artists often apply creative licence to evoke emotion rather than depict reality accurately.
Meaning
Creative licence allows an artist or writer to modify facts or take liberties with the truth for artistic effect.
Synonyms
- artistic freedom
- poetic licence
- imaginative freedom
